SOUTH SUDAN: ON THE RISE

摘要

HE COUNTRY OF South Sudan is only eight years old but,despite political and economic hurdles along the way,significant progress is being made in developing the petroleum industry.While its neighbour to the north,Sudan,has experienced political and social turmoil this year,particularly in the wake of a military coup in April,South Sudan is emerging as a promising investment destination.With the new country benefiting from existing oil infrastructure,as well as encouraging exploration sites,will South Sudan be able to maintain peace,stability and the rule of law and establish itself as an important player in the continents oil and gas industry?